What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The distance between the two cities is 26 miles (42 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Philadelphia to Wilmington from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

50mAverage Duration

27 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $29	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $273	Average Duration23m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,329 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Wilmington?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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$13

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$13

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$13

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$9

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$8

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$8

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$9

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$10

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $27 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.